Popular Mechanics’ list of the 100 most attractive cars

February 28, 2013 |Popular Mechanics

From open-wheeled, pre-war racers to modern techno-marvels, here's Popular Mechanics' list of the 100 most attractive cars of all time. The only hard requirement for making the cut: At least one fully drivable example had to have actually been created.

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59. Lotus Elite (1958–1963)

What Popular Mechanics said: The original Lotus Elite set the formula for all Lotuses to follow. It was extremely lightweight (roughly 1100 lbs), allowing it to make the most of its small, 1.2-liter engine. (Photo: Dave Hamster, Flickr)

What Popular Mechanics said: The original Lotus Elite set the formula for all Lotuses to follow. It was extremely lightweight (roughly 1100 lbs), allowing it to make the most of its small, 1.2-liter engine. (Photo: Dave Hamster, Flickr)